Children’s Hands on Museum Teacher

Qualifications

1. Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
2. Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility required.
3. Must meet the “highly qualified” criteria as defined by the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001”
4. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status
Exempt

Supervisor (s)
CHOM Supervisory Staff
Director of Elementary Education

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.
2. Knowledge of student academic growth and development applicable to the grade levels assigned.
3. Ability to write successful grant applications.
4. Knowledge of CHOM’s program related to its mission, goals and organization.
5. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to museum programs.
6. Ability to plan and implement museum experiences based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with museum visitors, parents, community members and co-workers.
8. Ability to problem-solve and work without supervision.
9. Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
10. Ability to use and management technology including, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office Programs, CD-ROMS, DVDs, videos, etc.
11. Ability to work an alternate schedule, late hours and/or weekends.
12. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.
13. Knowledge and understanding of the Board’s policies and procedures. The Board’s policy manual is located in the school office, library and the Tuscaloosa City Schools webpage.
14. Knowledge and understanding of CHOM’s policies, procedures and practices.

Essential Functions

1. Serves as a liaison to the Tuscaloosa City Schools and Tuscaloosa County Schools.
2. Develops and implements educational programs for school visits including demonstrations.
3. Assists with the training of program specialists, interns, volunteers and board members.
4. Assists with the scheduling of all school group visits to CHOM during the academic year.
5. Maintains the contents of CHOM’s Resource Kits for use in the classroom.
6. Assists in overseeing the museum’s exhibits and contents.
7. Reports to the appropriate CHOM personnel the maintenance needs of the exhibits and contents.
8. Assists in developing temporary exhibits and displays using CHOM’s collections.
9. Assists with ordering supplies for all school programs.
10. Directs the set-up and clean up of school programs, exhibits and contents.
11. Contributes to CHOM’s public relations campaign, including print, web and video mediums.
12. Assists with events hosted by CHOM.
13. Attends and participates in all CHOM staff meetings.
14. Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
15. Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets the individual needs and abilities of students which is consistent with system(s)/state/CHOM courses of study and programs.
16. Plans and implements a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, which serve the needs, and capabilities of the students.
17. Assists with student behavioral management while students attend CHOM.
18. Actively participates in and works with CHOM personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
19. Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, in-services and staff development activities as required or assigned.
20. Ensures that the instructional environment is attractive, safe and generally conducive to learning.
21. Ensures confidentiality of all students’ records, performance and all other related matters.
22. Maintains a valid Alabama professional teaching certificate and is responsible for the renewal of the certificate.
23. Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the CHOM Director.
24. Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences to SubFinder in a timely manner.
25. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the CHOM supervisory staff and/or the Director of Elementary Education.

Terms of Employment
The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Alabama Teacher Tenure Act and the Board's Salary Schedule – Teachers: 182-day Contract.

Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

SOURCE: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DATE: 2/8/2005